Standard Heat-Loss Values for Gables of an A-frame Greenhouse1

Greenhouse Width in feet
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
50
60
Gable Loss in
 MBtu/hr2
5
6
8
10
11
13
15
18
20
23
26
29
32
50
72

1Table adapted from:  Bohanon, H.R., C.E. Rahilly, and J. Stout. 1993. The greenhouse climate control handbook. Form C7S. Muskogee, OK: Acme Eng. and Manufacturing Corp.